Healthy Active Children
Policy
Webinar
December 1, 2014
Dr. Ellen Essick
Section Chief
NCDPI Healthy Schools Section
Today’s
Presenters
Dr. Lynn Harvey
Ed.D., RD, LDN, FADA
Child Nutrition Services, NCDPI
Burt Jenkins
Healthful Living Consultant
NCDPI
Section 1. LOCAL SCHOOL HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
(a)
Each Local Education Agency (LEA) shall establish and maintain
a local School Health Advisory Council to help plan, implement, and
monitor this policy as well as other health issues as part of the
coordinated school health program.
Section 1. LOCAL SCHOOL HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
(b)
The local School Health Advisory Council shall be composed of
community and school representatives from the eight components of a
coordinated school health program mentioned in Section 2(a),
representatives from the local health department and school
administration.
Section 1. LOCAL SCHOOL HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
(c)
The local School Health Advisory Council shall work in
conjunction with the designated LEA official who has oversight of
the Healthy Active Children Policy, Local Wellness Policy and the
eight components of coordinated school health as outlined in
section 2(a) to oversee, implement and monitor the Local
Wellness Policy.
Section 1. LOCAL SCHOOL HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
(d)
The local School Health Advisory Council shall inform and update
the public about the content, implementation, evaluation and
compliance of the Local Wellness Policy and the Healthy Active
Children Policy.
Section 2. COORDINATED SCHOOL HEALTH
PROGRAMS (CSHP)
(a)
The State Board of Education shall make available to each
LEA a coordinated school health program model designed to
address health issues of students and staff. The program must
provide for coordinating the following eight components:
(1) safe environment;
(2) Physical Education;
(3) health education;
(4) staff wellness;
(5) health services;
(6) mental and emotional health;
(7) nutrition services; and
(8) family/community involvement.
Section 2. COORDINATED SCHOOL HEALTH
PROGRAMS (CSHP)
(b)
Each LEA shall identify an LEA official who has oversight of the
Healthy Active Children Policy, Local Wellness Policy and the
eight components of coordinated school health. This person will
be responsible for ensuring implementation of and compliance
with the Healthy Active Children Policy and the LEA’s Local
Wellness Policy in all sites within the LEA. Additionally this
person shall submit an annual written report, as outlined in
Section 7, indicating the LEA’s progress towards achieving the
goals established in these policies.
Section 2. COORDINATED SCHOOL HEALTH
PROGRAMS (CSHP)
(c)
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction shall notify
each LEA of the availability of professional development
opportunities and provide technical assistance in implementing
coordinated school health programs at the local level.
Section 3. LOCAL WELLNESS POLICY
(a)
Each LEA administering the National School Lunch Program must
establish a Local Wellness Policy consistent with the
requirements of Federal Regulation (7CFR210).
Section 3. LOCAL WELLNESS POLICY
(b)
To promote student health and reduce childhood obesity, Local
Wellness Policies must include:
1.
Appropriate, evidence-based goals for nutrition education
and promotion, physical activity and other school-based
activities designed to promote student wellness, reduce
childhood obesity and address child hunger.
Section 3. LOCAL WELLNESS POLICY
2.
Nutrition guidelines for all foods and beverages available
on each school campus during the school day that are
consistent with Federal regulations for school meal
nutrition standards and the Smart Snacks in School
nutrition standards
Section 3. LOCAL WELLNESS POLICY
3.
Policies for food and beverage marketing that restrict
marketing and advertising to only those foods and
beverages that meet Federal regulations for school
meals nutrition standards and Smart Snacks in Schools
nutrition standards.
Section 3. LOCAL WELLNESS POLICY
4.
Involvement of families, students, epresentatives
of the school nutrition program, teachers of
Physical Education, school health professionals,
the school board, school administrators and the
public in the development, implementation and
periodic review and update of the Local Wellness
Policy.
Section 3. LOCAL WELLNESS POLICY
5.
Communication to the public about the content
and implementation of the Local Wellness Policy
Section 3. LOCAL WELLNESS POLICY
6.
A plan for measuring implementation of the Local
Wellness Policy, including designation of an LEA official, as
outlined in Section 2(b), to maintain responsibility for
Local Wellness Policy implementation, compliance and
reporting to the public
Section 3. LOCAL WELLNESS POLICY
7.
Periodic measurement and assessment, available
to the public on Local Wellness Policy
implementation as outlined in Section 7,
including the extent to which schools are in
compliance with the Local Wellness Policy, the
extent to which the Local Wellness Policy
compares to statutory requirements, and a
description of the progress made in attaining the
goals of the Local Wellness Policy.
Section 4. PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTHFUL
LIVING
(a)
To address issues such as overweight, obesity, cardiovascular
disease, and Type II diabetes, students enrolled in
kindergarten through eighth grades shall participate in physical
activity as part of the LEA’s Physical Education curriculum.
(1) Elementary schools should consider the benefits of and
move toward having 150 minutes of quality Physical
Education per week with a certified Physical Education
teacher throughout the school year.
Section 4. PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTHFUL
LIVING
(2)
Middle schools should consider the benefits of and
move toward having 225 minutes per week of
Healthful Living Education. Middle school Healthful
Living Education should be divided equally between
Health and Physical Education with certified health
and Physical Education teachers throughout the school
year.
Section 4. PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTHFUL
LIVING
(b)
Physical Education shall take place in a supportive environment
in which students learn, practice, and receive assessment on
developmentally appropriate motor skills, social skills, and
knowledge as defined by the North Carolina Healthful Living
Standard Course of Study and that fosters support and guidance
for being physically active. In order to meet enhanced goals,
these classes should be the same class size as other academic
classes with at least fifty percent of Physical Education class time
spent with students engaged in moderate to vigorous physical
activity.
Section 5. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND RECESS
(a)
For schools in which Physical Education is not currently offered
daily to all K-8 students, a minimum of 30 minutes, daily, of
moderate to vigorous physical activity shall be provided by
schools for all K-8 students. This requirement can be achieved
through a Physical Education class offered to all students. On
days when Physical Education is not part of a student’s schedule,
the 30-minute physical activity requirement can be met by
activities such as recess, dance, classroom energizers, or other
curriculum-based physical activity programs.
Section 5. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND RECESS
(b)
Recess shall consist of unstructured free play or structured
games and activities. Recess and physical activity shall not be
taken away from students as a form of punishment; furthermore,
exercise shall not be assigned for use as a form of punishment
for students.
Section 5. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND RECESS
(c)
The physical activity required by this section must involve
physical exertion of at least a moderate to vigorous intensity
level and for a duration sufficient to provide a significant health
benefit to students according to National Physical Activity and
Health Guidelines. Activity sessions should be no less than tenminute segments that, when combined, total 30 minutes of daily
physical activity.
Principal Attestation
Form
Superintendent
Attestation Form
Section 6. NUTRITION SERVICES, EDUCATION AND
PROMOTION
(a)
Consistent with Federal Regulation(7 CFR 210), schools shall:
1.
Offer a variety of healthful, appealing food and beverage
options for students.
2.
Demonstrate a commitment to utilizing non-food related
strategies to recognize and reward students.
Section 6. NUTRITION SERVICES, EDUCATION AND
PROMOTION
3.
Offer nutrition education that aligns with national dietary
guidelines, adheres to state academic standards; utilizes
integrated instruction, is grade-specific and sequential in
building skills for students to choose, prepare and
consume healthy foods and beverages; and connects the
classroom, cafeteria and community with involvement
from teachers, school staff, Child Nutrition professionals,
families, students and the community.
Section 7. POLICY MONITORING
(a)
Each LEA shall submit a copy of the Local Wellness Policy to the
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction; modified Local
Wellness Policies must be submitted upon adoption by the local
board of education.
Section 7. POLICY MONITORING
(b)
Each LEA, in collaboration with their designated LEA official who has
oversight of the Healthy Active Children Policy, the Local Wellness Policy and
the eight components of coordinated school health, as outlined in Section 2(a),
and their local School Health Advisory Council, shall prepare and submit a
report annually which explains how the LEA is meeting the requirements of the
Healthy Active Children Policy and the Local Wellness Policy, including, but not
limited to:
1.
The number of minutes of physical and/or healthful living
education provided to students by schools;
2.
The amount of physical activity received by students in each
school within the LEA;
Section 7. POLICY MONITORING
3.
4.
The extent to which schools are in compliance with the Local
Wellness Policy;
How the Local Wellness Policy compares to statutory requirements
and progress with the implementation, evaluation and
communication of the Healthy Active Children Policy and the Local
Wellness Policy.
Section 7. POLICY MONITORING
(c)
The Healthy Active Children Policy/Local Wellness Policy survey
report shall be submitted by September 15th of each year and
remain on file for a period of 12 months. The report will be
provided to the North Carolina State Board of Education, the
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, local boards of
education, and other stakeholders.
Section 7. POLICY MONITORING
(d)
(e)
The annual reports shall also include any other health and
wellness-related information that may be requested by the State
Board of Education.
The State Board of Education will receive the Healthy Active
Children Policy report annually.
School Health Index
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/shi/
Classroom Energizers
http://hlnces.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/Classroom+Energizers
Jammin Minute
http://www.jamschoolprogram.com/
Go Noodle
https://www.gonoodle.com/home
Alliance for a Healthier Generation
https://www.healthiergeneration.org/
Shape America
http://www.shapeamerica.org
/
Child Nutrition
http://childnutrition.ncpublicschools.gov/
Healthful Living Wiki
http://hlnces.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/Healthful+Living+Home
Dr. Ellen Essick
Ellen.essick@dpi.nc.gov
Contact
Information
Dr. Lynn Harvey
Lynn.Harvey@dpi.nc.gov
Burt Jenkins
Burt.Jenkins@dpi.nc.gov